Summary

This dynamic volume is designed to teach readers to become critical thinkers as they explore the influential thinkers and central themes of Philosophy from ancient times to the present. In addition to the conceptual and language subject matter, this presentation ignites readers'sense of wonder through an innovative design, substantive readings, innovative writing assignments and thinking activities that provide readers with the opportunity to learn and practice the conceptual abilities needed to think philosophically.The volume examines thinking philosophically about life, consciousness, identity and the soul, freedom and determinism, developing enlightened values, exploring ways of being religious, constructing knowledge and discovering truth, developing an integrated view of reality, understanding creative expression and political forms, as well as social justice, and concepts of utopia.For individuals interested in learning to think philosophically.

An Introduction to the Principles of Morality and Legislation(Chapters 1, 2, 4, 10)

Three Dialogues Between Hylas and Philonous; A Treatise Concerning the Principles of Human Knowledge

Bhagavad Gita

The Consolation of Philosophy

The Fire Sermon; From the Diamond Sutra (The Vagrakkhedika)

The Heart Sutra; Verses from the Sanskrit Dharmapada

Confucius:The Analects(Books III, IV, VII, VIII, XII, XIV, XV)

The System of Nature(Volume I, Chapters 11 and 12)

Discourse on the Method of Rightly Conducting the Reason and Seeking the Truth in the Sciences Meditations on First Philosophy Du Bois, W.E.B.:The Souls of Black Folk(Of Our Spiritual Strivings, Of the Dawn of Freedom, Of the Sons of Master and Man) cDescartes